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ULY 245X

1981 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,165 mi
Last recorded16,165 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULY 245X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 16,165 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 16,123 miles

Front steering has play in rack ends

Nearside sill has small hole in it n/s/f floor small hole in

Pass 2 Mar 2015 161,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 161,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2013 94,272 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 5,385 miles

front brake discs thin

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2011 5,379 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2010 10,603 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear parking brake cable outer casing damaged

slight play in offside front drum stick end

Fail 24 Sep 2010 10,586 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear parking brake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 91,671 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 91,668 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Some corrosion of offside & nearside outer sill panel rear sections. Not considered excessive at time of testing.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 83,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Some corrosion of offside & nearside outer sill panel rear sections. Not considered excessive at time of testing.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 78,818 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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ULY 245X is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 77,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULY 245X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ULY 245X is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 October 1981.

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